Salvia horminum 'Marble Arch Rose'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1999
Good Qualities:
Great color (7); Picked as a bunch per plant; Interesting 'flowers'. Blooms early when not much else is happening. Would be good bedding plant, not a cut flower; Vase life, height; Easy to cultivate; Straight stems, all stems good sized and used unusual “flowers”–actually leaves; Overall plant appearance; Early.
Problems:
Too short (4); None (2); Flowers seemed to brown on edges unless picked immediately; Color my fade in intense sun; Contrast of rose to green in mediocre. Have melted down in heat. Slow to germinate; Too branching, no good stems; Poor stems due to growth habit; Does not produce as well as the blue.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 18.5 | 17.8 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 4.4 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Kieft Seeds
P.O. Box 618
Conway, WA 98238
Comments:
Similar to Clary; They all look alike; Would have to think about planting again. Somewhat washy rose color, others vibrant; All colors did okay in our cold wet summer; Very well liked!; Not good cut flower; Interesting cut; Nice landscape plant.